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June 14, 2019 The realities of banning single-use plastics
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday a ban on single-use plastics to come into effect as early as 2021 in Canada with a list put together grounded in scientific evidence, closely mirroring actions by the European Union, adding that the responsibility will fall on the plastic industry for the appropriate recycling. But is the ban realistic and how will this affect businesses, airlines, hospitals and more?
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25 min
June 14, 2019 The realities of banning single-use plastics
Is Canada's plan to ban single-use plastics by 2021 realistic?
22 min
June 07, 2019 Why we should never forget D-Day
When you think of Canadian achievement in World War Two You think of the events of that took place on June 6th 1944, D-Day.
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24 min
June 07, 2019 Why we should never forget D-Day
The significance of D-Day and why we should never forget it.
21 min
May 31, 2019 Mount Everest became ‘a war zone’
On this episode, a Canadian mountain climber shares the harrowing story of how he reached the summit of Mount Everest but lost friends along the way.
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30 min
May 31, 2019 Mount Everest became ‘a war zone’
On this episode, a Canadian mountain climber shares the harrowing story of how he reached the summit of Mount Everest but lost friends along the way.
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27 min
May 24, 2019 Is access to vegan food a human rights issue?
On this episode, an Ontario firefighter alleges his human rights were violated when he was not provided sufficient vegan food while battling a massive blaze in British Columbia. However, is access to vegan food a human rights issue?
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25 min
May 24, 2019 Is access to vegan food a human rights issue?
Vegan Ontario firefighter files human rights complaint over food served while battling B.C. wildfire.
22 min
May 17, 2019 Public transit germ advice
Niki was recently pulled aside by a transit worker and given some surprising hygiene related advice. Little did she know that she was actively spreading germs and the advice was a real eye-opener for her.
Also on this episode, we celebrate the caesar's 50th birthday!
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23 min
May 17, 2019 Public transit germ advice
Some hygiene advice that might make your stomach churn.
20 min

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We live in a confusing world… so if you’ve ever stopped and asked yourself WHY something matters, we’re here to help. Every week Adam Toy and Dave McIvor will ask one big question and uncover the answer to help you truly understand what’s going on around you.